Morocco’s ruling Rassemblement National des Independants (RNI) laid out its election program on Tuesday during a gathering at the party’s headquarters in Rabat. The party, led by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, was the first political force to unveil its broad policy outlines back in June, and it is now positioning itself as an early front runner ahead of the 2026 legislative elections.
Speaking to members and officials gathered for the occasion, RNI leaders walked through a platform built around three central commitments, broken down into twelve concrete measures. The common thread running through the program is what the party calls strengthening the social state: protecting households purchasing power, supporting the middle class, and shielding the most vulnerable groups from the rising cost of living.
The platform also places heavy emphasis on upgrading public services, particularly education and healthcare, two sectors frequently criticized for wide regional disparities. Narrowing the gap between urban centers and rural areas is listed among the party’s stated priorities, alongside a push for economic inclusion through job creation and efforts to attract fresh investment.
To capture this roadmap, the RNI settled on the slogan Dignity and Opportunities for All, meant to encapsulate three core values: human dignity, social justice, and equal opportunity. The timing is hardly incidental, coming just months before a vote in which the outgoing government’s economic record is bound to face close scrutiny.
As the party of the sitting head of government, the RNI enters this campaign in an unusual position, having to defend its own record while promising further social gains. Opposition parties have already signaled they intend to sharpen their rhetoric on sensitive issues such as the minimum wage and household purchasing power, setting the stage for a lively electoral debate in the weeks ahead.
The electoral calendar is set to get busier in the coming weeks, with candidate filings expected to open shortly across the Kingdom. That deadline paves the way for a campaign in which every political party will need to win over an electorate that remains particularly sensitive to purchasing power and public service issues.
